The average train between St Ives and Scotland takes 13h 2m and the fastest train takes 10h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from St Ives to Scotland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between St Ives and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 8:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Ives is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Scotland at 4:42 PM. All services require a transfer at St Erth and take an average of 13h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from St Ives to Scotland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Scotland. However, there are services departing from St Ives station and arriving at Scotland station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.
St Ives to Scotland train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.
St Ives to Scotland train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your St Ives to Scotland train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between St Ives and Scotland is 736.2 km. The road distance is 944 km.
You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Glasgow Central via St Erth, Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 11h 54m.